It cover more than you really need to do but if you do have any problem this will provide a "fix it" answer.

I use a screw instead of the nut to lap the mold and I use Bar Keepers Friend or BonAmi instead of actual lapping compound. Usually only a few turns are required to get the bullets dropping out by just opening the mold. I never need to smoke the mold after lapping.

As was said be sure to thoroughly clean the mold before using. [/quote]

if you read all castboolit, you'll find soap and water. no smoking of molds fro professional casters, Thats the way i went. A lee mold is to poor of aluminum to lap. Best thing with lee mold is leave it alone, but its gotta have set screws. If you cast 2000 a year, leave it alone. If you cast 1000 a week buy a NOE or lyman steel.

Thanks fellows, They shipped the molds yesterday. Soooooo I better get my old melting pot ready. I plan on making some 30-06 bullets at the same time, going to try them with and without gas checks coated with the hi tec coating.